THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) says it’s scaling-up its psychological wellbeing programmes in refugee camps in a bid to ensure refugees coexist peacefully. Commemorating World Refugee Day yesterday, the ZCC said it was crucial to ensure that refugees lived in peaceful and secure environments. “The ZCC remains committed to walking together with refugees on…
TRADITIONAL dance enthusiasts in Harare will be in for a treat at PaDziva Camp and Caravan in Dzivaresekwa today where about 10 traditional dance groups are set to clash in the provincial finals of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance festival. The festival themed Tamba Tione, Gida Sibone!, is sponsored by Delta Beverages through its brand…
By Cloud FusireSPORTS WRITER FC Platinum will host Simba Bhora at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane today in a match that will put to the test the visitors’ quest for a maiden premiership title. The league’s big spenders Simba Bhora will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to four games following their two wins against…
AUTHORITIES have implored local small-and medium enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise relevant skills training as this would boost their profits. Speaking at a Lupane Business Expo yesterday, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, said SMEs played a crucial role in sustaining the people’s livelihoods. “I want to emphasise the crucial role that micro,…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw BELEAGUERED businessmen — Wicknell Chivayo, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu — could be extradited from the countries where they are holed up if they don’t return home soon. This comes as the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is losing its patience with the tenderpreneurs, as they are taking their time to present…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 27-YEAR-OLD woman from Woodville suburb, Bulawayo, has been slapped with an effective 10-year jail term after she was convicted of raping a 15-year-old juvenile on two separate occasions. The woman, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga. She pleaded not guilty…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday unveiled a multi-million dollar Madokero Creek Housing Estate in Harare as he challenged local authorities to invest more in infrastructure. This comes as Zimbabwe has increased its investments in national infrastructure development and the western Harare project was funded by the Public Service Commission (PSC), which also owns a mall in…
By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE government has implored the private sector to continue supporting the country’s health sector to improve the health status of ordinary citizens. This comes after Mabvazuva Clinic in Epworth received accessories and equipment worth US$18 000 from the National Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (Noic). The clinic was commissioned by President Emmerson…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw OVER 300 000 people from Manicaland and Masvingo provinces are benefitting from Care Zimbabwe farming project funded by USAid aimed at improving the lives of rural communities. Speaking at a community animal health workers’ policy review in Harare yesterday, Care Zimbabwe projects director Walter Mwasaa said the programme run under “Takunda” was…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES are consulting various stakeholders on the Tourism Amendment Bill to strengthen the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) by improving the country’s tourism reputation and attracting more domestic and international visitors. This comes after Cabinet recently approved the principles of the Tourism Amendment Bill to ensure local communities benefit from their natural resources….
